Achham, July 29 -- After years of financial crisis threatening its services, the Bayalpata Hospital in Sanfebagar Municipality of Achham district will formally be brought under the management of the Sudurpaschim provincial government from August 17. The hospital, which has been offering free specialist care for nearly two decades, was previously operated by Nyaya Health Nepal, a non-profit, with support from international donors.

Established in 2008 through a partnership between Nyaya Health Nepal and Possible, a US-based NGO, Bayalpata Hospital has grown into a critical health facility for rural communities in the farwestern districts of Achham, Bajura, and Doti. Since its inception, the hospital has provided free treatment to more than...